Last week Nikki informed her family that she has been diagnosed with MS. JG says they are working on something with really high stakes, medically, for Nikki, Victor and their family. They are impassioned with the idea of MS for a number of reasons. However, the main reason is that the illness doesn't have to be a death sentence. It is something that can be handled and sometimes goes into remission on its own. Griffith says this story is something that “also presents a challenge for her relationship with Victor.” We can look for Victor to be impacted in ways we may not expect. “Their family will need to be strong and compassionate, not just for Nikki but for themselves.” Nikki will also find support from Katherine, who’s also has health issues. It will bring them closer. “Y&R is prepared to see this story through,” notes Griffith. This is something that Nikki will have to always live with.